Half-Day Chengdu Back Alley Foodie Tour
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
On this 4-hour food exploration tour, you will follow a local food expert who is fluent in English, weaving through the streets and alleys of Chengdu. As you stroll along, you'll taste authentic snacks while immersing yourself in the city's profound food culture. As a world-renowned culinary capital, Chengdu's charm extends beyond the dining table—it lies in the vibrant, lively atmosphere of its streets. We will take you deep into the old lanes beloved by locals, sampling 7 to 8 different kinds of authentic snacks and specialty dishes—from crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside egg puff pancakes to the spicy and savory Dan Dan noodles, and sizzling charcoal-grilled skewers… every bite is pure Chengdu flavor. Along the way, you'll take a short break at a century-old tea house, fully experiencing the slow pace of life that Chengdu locals enjoy. This is not just a food tour; it's an immersive journey into the Chengdu way of life.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minimum age is 3 years
Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Chengdu
Sichuan Hotpot has a history of at least 1700 years. Today Sichuan Hotpots have been increased in category to include the "Red Pot" (Spicy hotpot flavor with chili peppers and Sichuan peppercorns), the “White Pot” (Non-spicy hotpot flavor with broth) and ‘Double Pot’ (Including the first two). With the help of your guide, you will be cooking both the spicy hotpot and the Non-spicy pot and learn to cut and set dishes with decorations, which will be guided by a professional chef. This experience will have a very unique local market visit as well, you will try to learn and taste the different foods in this beautiful city.
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Unlimited local beer and soft drinks
All Fees and Taxes
Snacks and hotpot equivalent to a meal
Small group tour (less than 9 people)
Options
Back Alley Foodie Tour
hot pot
Reviews
58 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Interesting foodie tour
Wynona L,,Dec 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our family really enjoyed the tour as it gave us a glimpse into local life. Interesting sights around the markets. Our guide Jerry was super nice and easy going. Knowledgeable and very helpful with food allergies/preferences. We enjoyed the food we tried and the restaurant chosen was delicious.
An experiment to do
Discover10484484386,,Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A wonderful experience with a very nice guide. A guided tour of a local market with an explanation of the vegetables and meats sold. Then a cooking class discovers everyday Sishuan specialties m. Thanks again for the beer offered ❤️
Sichuan cuisine experience
andreasi793,,Sep 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Relaxed and laid back tour visiting a local market with our awesome guides Lance and Litchi, letting them introduce and explain the vegetables, fruit, meat and spices that are used in Sichuan cuisine. Enjoying Chengdu snacks along the way. The highlight of the tour was a cooking workshop where we prepared delicious food under supervision of an experienced auntie and had a feist afterwards including some beers and nice conversation in a private setting. A truly fun and special experience.
Highly recommend tour with Jerry
Lisa C,,Aug 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour with Jerry! Visited neighborhood markets we never would have found on our own, and sampled many delicious foods. Awesome tour!
Great tour - must do in Chengdu
N8771YXsusannej,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was really fun. It gave a very good impression of everyday chinese life and of course the food - it was great to taste the original Chinese street food. And at the end - the hotpot. Jerry was a fantastic and perfect guide for this tour. I enjoyed it so much.
Excellent Hot Pot Cooking Class!
Alex Z,,Apr 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a fun experience with Lance. We first hit the market where he gave us some insight on local products and gave us a glimpse into daily life of Chengdu people. After the stroll we had some tea and started preparing our hot pot with a professional chef. Very knowledgable and patiently she explained us the key points of a good hot pot soup base. After cooking we were able to enjoy our meal with beer and good company. Thx for everything.
Wonderful time and well worth it
mdwpdx,,Dec 2, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ocean was a terrific guide; we ate and ate and ate some more and it was fabulous - ending with a Hot Pot dinner. I can wholeheartedly recommend this tour.
Excellent good tour
tudori144,,Nov 30, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The food was incredible as Ocean made sure we had a great time. She took us around the Wenshu temple in addition to the food tour.
Chengdu Food Tour
Adventure705148,,Nov 21, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ocean took us on a wonderful tour around Chengdu. All the stops were delicious and well thought out. She also was helpful to explain all the complexities of the foods as well as general questions about Chengdu and China. Would highly recommend this tour.
Excellent Back Alley Foodie Tour
David M,,Nov 8, 2019
- Review from Viator
5.00Lance, our guide, was enthusiastic, knowledgeable and, focussed on our enjoyment. The tour was relaxed; the food selections were very good; the vendors selected were really good … and … we were absolutely full by the end of the tour. Says it all really … Recommended!
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